Private First Class Washington reported to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for Motor Transport School. Following graduation in April 1998, Private First Class Washington reported to 2nd Maintenance Bn, H&S Co Motor Pool, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina where he served as a Motor Transport Operator and Dispatcher.

In July of 2000, Corporal Washington reported Okinawa, Japan where he was assigned to 9th Engineer Support Bn, where he served as Dispatcher, Medium Section Line Noncommissioned officer and Licensing Noncommissioned Officer.

In July of 2001 Corporal Washington reported to 2nd Maintenance Bn, Heavy Maintenance Co, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. After being promoted to Sergeant in September 2002, Sergeant Washington attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he served as at Wrecker Section NCO and Platoon Sergeant. Upon completion of deployment Sergeant Washington reported back to 2nd Maintenance Bn, Bravo Co, where he served as Wrecker Section NCOIC.

In May of 2012, Staff Sergeant Washington reported to Officer Candidate School, Quantico, Virginia, where he was assigned in support of the summer Bulldog Program, while there he was promoted to his current rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

Gunnery Sergeant Washington reported Florida A&M University September of 2012 and is currently serving as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor.

Gunnery Sergeant Washington’s personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal with three gold starsin lieu of fourth award, and Good Conduct Medal with three bronze stars in lieu of 4th Award.